SCIENCE OF VIOLENCE®

The Science of Violence® is a series of courses developed by renowned biomechanical engineer and kinesiologist Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin and the team at GTD Scientific. Using real-world case studies, it provides unique insight into how science can prove what really happened when the truth is hard to find.  

Sign up below and complete the courses at your convenience to gain a foundation that will help you to better manage crime scenes, investigations, injury analysis, and expert witnesses.   

One-Hour Course: Introduction to Biomechanics

It provides an informative overview and an in-depth case study showing just how powerful the investigative tools can be.

Format: On-Demand.

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Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Injury Causation

NOW AVAILABLE!

It includes the one-hour course, along with three additional hours of case studies and practical applications.

Format: On-Demand.

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Additional Learning Options: Deep Dives

Expand your skills in photogrammetry, ballistics, free body diagrams, modeling, and testing with our in-depth pre-recorded webinars. Gain a deeper understanding of each topic at your own pace.

Format: Pre-recorded webinar.

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Why should you take the Science of Violence®?

  1. Obtain a new skill set that you can use today to improve the scientific foundation of your investigations, litigation and work with expert witnesses.
  2. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply your new understanding of biomechanics and injury causation.
  3. Mock investigations can help you practice your newly acquired knowledge.
  4. Receive professional credit and a certificate of training attendance. Professional credit is currently approved in British Columbia, Washington and California.
  5. Certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board Program AZPOST with 4 hours of continued education.
     

This training will provide you with invaluable information to take your force investigation to the next level – it’s a must for investigators, prosecutors, and police defense attorneys, especially in today’s environment.

- Anthony Polse

Maricopa County Attorney

Watch the following short video for a preview of what we offer in the Science of Violence® and how our unique combination of information, case studies and skills can support your future endeavours.